Kung Yang Sot Makham Piak-Broiled Lobster In Tamarind Sauce
1.00 lb lobsters
1.50 tablespoon palm sugar
1.50 tablespoon fish sauce
0.50 teaspoon salt
1.00 tablespoon chopped coriander root
0.33 cup thinly sliced shallot
0.33 cup chopped coriander greens
2.50 tablespoon tamarind juice
4.00 to 5 fried dried small chilies
1.50 tablespoon vegetable oil
1.00 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1.00 tablespoon water
Preparation:
Put the oil in a wok over medium heat. Fry the garlic, shallots, and coriander root. When
browned, remove from the wok and set aside. Return the wok to the heat. In it, mix the palm sugar,
tamarind juice, salt, chilies, fish sauce and water. When the mixture comes to a boil, remove from
the heat. Broil the lobsters and then arrange on a serving platter. Sprinkle them with the fried
garlic and shallots and then pour the sauce over them. Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped
coriander.
From "The Elegant Taste of Thailand, Cha Am Cuisine" by Sisamon Kongpan and Pinyo Srisawat.
Yield: 6 servings
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